I'll save you all some time. If god exists, whatever it is it doesn't care about humans, it doesn't favour people by giving out talents, it doesn't create jewish zombies, and it doesn't write books. Holy books are useless - if you followed every word of scripture in your chosen book you would be a terrible, evil person nowadays. But you don't because you know, intrinsically, which parts of them are acceptable and which aren't. Carpenter is gay, so shouldn't be allowed in church 'says the bible'.
@SuperElBorba That's great, really it is, but does that mean 70% of churches are ignoring their chosen scripture? I'm all for being spiritual btw, I just genuinely struggle to understand holy books :/
@TomatoPro I saw Cameron play in Edmonton and I don't care what ever his is in his personal live, I am bi Curious and I play the organ as well. I love him for what he is and he is one of the finest organist the world has nowadays, his musical gift is some we all would like to have even if it was only 20%.
@MrTdeJ Jealous! I've not seen him play. Sorry if I offended you, my point wasn't about Cameron's orientation. I am bi sexual also, and I too believe Cameron is a genius :)
I have been more deeply moved by inferior organists. This is God-Given Talent intended to be used to worship, lead people in worship, comfort the sorrowing, inspire the convicted, prepare souls to hear the Word of God etc. Bach understood that. Instead its being used to entertain and give people a few moments of awe. I can't handle listening to him play Bach because i know he doesn't believe in the Spirit who inspired Bach to write preludes and fugues.
You are such a piece of shit if you can not simply understand that GOD preached love and acceptance of all, and for you NOT to love and accept ANYONE sharing the same love of any type of music, which all ultimately was created and has roots in not only leading worship of any faith, but comforting those in sorrow.
Secondly, "Comfort the sorrowing" is not proper grammar nor english as "sorrowing" is not even a word nor a phrase.
@MrClassyTiger : No you have it backwards. God invited ALL to accept HIM. He will not accept those who do not accept Him. I'm not trying to be mean, i'm just trying to tell you the truth. P.S. the word "Sorrowing" is the present participle of "sorrow", look it up.
You CAN have great talent removed from the entrapments of religion. Why must church musicians be so concerned with the religious aspects of the church? We should embrace all people whether they are religious or not.
If I could have the talent he has in the very tip of of his left pinky, I would be a very fortunate and accomplished musician! His musical ability (and knowledge) is nothing short of phenomenal.
I think it's a stretch to call a circle of fifths cycle "fascinating." A cycle, yes, but a fascinating cycle, no. What's fascinating is the works themselves, how they're written and performed, not the order Mr. Carpenter puts them in.
How I wish years ago I could have heard Cameron play just one typical Wednesday night prayer meeting service at the First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem, where he was organist while studying at the NC School of the Arts!
To those unfamiliar with prayer meeting, that is as close as Southern Baptists get on their knees sobbing. Did Cameron lead them to the Lord with a round of Chopin or Bach in F#?
The "damn" F major, as Virgil Fox often referred to it, is certainly one of the trickiest works of Bach as it cycles (in canon) through keys with utter abandon. That anyone can transpose it to F# major is nothing short of amazing, and certainly (as organist1982 points out) the more daring way to put together a Bach cycle. If he pulls it off flawlessly, they should give him a ticker-tape parade down 5th Avenue, not just applause.
I wonder if he's really going to *physically* transpose the F major to F#, or if the console has a transposer that he's going to use.??? Knowing him, though, he probably wouldn't have to think too hard to physically play it in F#...
I'm amazed that he would be able to so casually transpose the F major to F#!! However, if he had chosen a seventh Bach piece in C major or minor, he could've then moved the F major to the end without transposition, and the tonic notes of the 7 pieces would've then outlined all 7 "white keys": b, e, a, D, G, C, F. Wish I could be there!
I knew I recognized this Skinner! I played it last October, and even went up into the top right chamber. It's a wonderfully powerful instrument.
Organgrinder010 6 months ago
if gays were not allowed to be in a church, where would all the priests go?
VD54K 7 months ago
Cameron, you are incredibly amazing. I am an organist but not fit to tie your organ shoes! Wow!
fugueboy45 7 months ago
I'll save you all some time. If god exists, whatever it is it doesn't care about humans, it doesn't favour people by giving out talents, it doesn't create jewish zombies, and it doesn't write books. Holy books are useless - if you followed every word of scripture in your chosen book you would be a terrible, evil person nowadays. But you don't because you know, intrinsically, which parts of them are acceptable and which aren't. Carpenter is gay, so shouldn't be allowed in church 'says the bible'.
TomatoPro 9 months ago 2
@TomatoPro
Here's a new flash for you sweetie . . 70% of church musicians and clergy are gay or bi . .
SuperElBorba 9 months ago
@SuperElBorba That's great, really it is, but does that mean 70% of churches are ignoring their chosen scripture? I'm all for being spiritual btw, I just genuinely struggle to understand holy books :/
TomatoPro 9 months ago
@TomatoPro I saw Cameron play in Edmonton and I don't care what ever his is in his personal live, I am bi Curious and I play the organ as well. I love him for what he is and he is one of the finest organist the world has nowadays, his musical gift is some we all would like to have even if it was only 20%.
MrTdeJ 1 month ago
@MrTdeJ Jealous! I've not seen him play. Sorry if I offended you, my point wasn't about Cameron's orientation. I am bi sexual also, and I too believe Cameron is a genius :)
TomatoPro 3 weeks ago
"I'll just raise it to F sharp to make it fit...." not like that's difficult or anything. FML
bencrom 9 months ago 6
Superb organist! Superb musician! Enough said. BRAVO - BRAVO!!
ahmelmahe 1 year ago
I have been more deeply moved by inferior organists. This is God-Given Talent intended to be used to worship, lead people in worship, comfort the sorrowing, inspire the convicted, prepare souls to hear the Word of God etc. Bach understood that. Instead its being used to entertain and give people a few moments of awe. I can't handle listening to him play Bach because i know he doesn't believe in the Spirit who inspired Bach to write preludes and fugues.
kensingtonpalace 1 year ago
@kensingtonpalace
You are such a piece of shit if you can not simply understand that GOD preached love and acceptance of all, and for you NOT to love and accept ANYONE sharing the same love of any type of music, which all ultimately was created and has roots in not only leading worship of any faith, but comforting those in sorrow.
Secondly, "Comfort the sorrowing" is not proper grammar nor english as "sorrowing" is not even a word nor a phrase.
YOU, kensingtonFAILace....FAIL. XD
MrClassyTiger 1 year ago
@MrClassyTiger : No you have it backwards. God invited ALL to accept HIM. He will not accept those who do not accept Him. I'm not trying to be mean, i'm just trying to tell you the truth. P.S. the word "Sorrowing" is the present participle of "sorrow", look it up.
kensingtonpalace 1 year ago
@kensingtonpalace - Blah blah blah . . You belong to a cult who believes in fairy tales....
SuperElBorba 8 months ago
Just played this organ today, sounds 100 times better in person, I was trembling, tears in my eyes. So beautiful.
32ContreBombarde 1 year ago
good organist! How do I learn from you? Help me please
archfolin 1 year ago
beautiful organist...and organ !!!
adrianmusic2009 1 year ago
You CAN have great talent removed from the entrapments of religion. Why must church musicians be so concerned with the religious aspects of the church? We should embrace all people whether they are religious or not.
OrganNLou 1 year ago
@OrganNLou
For real! I completely agree!
MrClassyTiger 1 year ago
I hate that such a talent on the organ has a disparagement for religion, yet those organs he primarily plays are in houses of worship.
SkinnerEnthusiast 1 year ago
If I could have the talent he has in the very tip of of his left pinky, I would be a very fortunate and accomplished musician! His musical ability (and knowledge) is nothing short of phenomenal.
wpdeschamps 1 year ago
I think it's a stretch to call a circle of fifths cycle "fascinating." A cycle, yes, but a fascinating cycle, no. What's fascinating is the works themselves, how they're written and performed, not the order Mr. Carpenter puts them in.
PWBQLY 1 year ago
this kid is so amazing he is genious... and creative would love to see him live
timothyj1966 1 year ago
How I wish years ago I could have heard Cameron play just one typical Wednesday night prayer meeting service at the First Baptist Church of Winston-Salem, where he was organist while studying at the NC School of the Arts!
To those unfamiliar with prayer meeting, that is as close as Southern Baptists get on their knees sobbing. Did Cameron lead them to the Lord with a round of Chopin or Bach in F#?
Can't you just imagine? And we missed it!
errj45 2 years ago
I'm guessing he didn't use a transposer.
sheepfokker1 2 years ago
Toï toï toï! I'd love to see this concert...
0variez 2 years ago
Playing BWV 540 in F#? Funny!
I once played it in E because the European organ I played was a half-step sharp.
Wish we could attend your concert.
Sounds like a blast.
Hope you will do a Christmas concert somewhere.
Wish you had finished 548. Do you do all the trills in it?
Thank you.
robertgift 2 years ago
Wish I could be there! Cameron is awesome x
OrganistGreg 2 years ago
The "damn" F major, as Virgil Fox often referred to it, is certainly one of the trickiest works of Bach as it cycles (in canon) through keys with utter abandon. That anyone can transpose it to F# major is nothing short of amazing, and certainly (as organist1982 points out) the more daring way to put together a Bach cycle. If he pulls it off flawlessly, they should give him a ticker-tape parade down 5th Avenue, not just applause.
wplinc 2 years ago
And I love the seat he's using! Is that a Howard seat, with the separate halves?
organist1982 2 years ago
I wonder if he's really going to *physically* transpose the F major to F#, or if the console has a transposer that he's going to use.??? Knowing him, though, he probably wouldn't have to think too hard to physically play it in F#...
organist1982 2 years ago
No words...
He's a genius!
deopromusic 2 years ago
I'm amazed that he would be able to so casually transpose the F major to F#!! However, if he had chosen a seventh Bach piece in C major or minor, he could've then moved the F major to the end without transposition, and the tonic notes of the 7 pieces would've then outlined all 7 "white keys": b, e, a, D, G, C, F. Wish I could be there!
organist1982 2 years ago